In Vancouver, lovers used to attach their locks to the railings of the Burrard Bridge, but they were removed in 2013. Then they re-appeared on the seawall of Northeast False Creek, but they were also removed.

NPA councillor George Affleck says a permanent place needs to be found for the locks.

“These types of spontaneous, quirky activities make Vancouver a great place to live,” says Affleck. “We need to foster this energy. The ‘love locks’ deserve a home.”

“I would like to ask staff to recommend a home for the ‘love locks’. This has the potential to attract tourists, as well as locals, and removing them simply looks like we are returning to the ‘no-fun city’ that we are trying not to be.”

Affleck will be putting forward a motion at the next council meeting and will ask staff for recommendations to suggest a new and permanent home.